How to Install the Towns and Towers Mod for Minecraft

Minecraft has plenty of caves, cliffs, and suspiciously fearless chickens, but its villages and outposts can start feeling familiar after enough worlds. The Towns and Towers mod helps fix that by adding new naturally generated structures across many biomes. These include custom villages, pillager outposts, ocean ships, themed buildings, and loot-filled areas to explore.

Towns and Towers works well in singleplayer, but it is also a strong fit for Minecraft servers where players want fresh exploration goals. The mod supports Forge and Fabric, with additional loader support depending on the version. It also requires Cristel Lib, so make sure both files are installed before launching.

Downloading Towns and Towers

• Open the Towns and Towers download page, then select Files near the top.

• Find the file that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader, then open the three-dot menu.

• Choose Download File and save it somewhere easy to find, such as your desktop.

• Download the matching Cristel Lib dependency as well. Towns and Towers needs it to run correctly.

Installing on Your Minecraft Client

Before adding the mod, install the correct mod loader for your setup. Use Forge for Forge files or Fabric for Fabric files. Mixing loaders is a quick way to make Minecraft complain loudly and then refuse to start.

• Open the Minecraft Launcher and select the folder icon for your modded profile.

• Open the mods folder, then move the Towns and Towers and Cristel Lib files into it. If the folder does not exist, create a folder named mods first.

• Return to the launcher and press Play on the modded profile.

If Minecraft reaches the main menu without errors, the client-side installation is ready.

Installing on a Minecraft Server

Towns and Towers can be added to a Forge or Fabric server, depending on the version you downloaded. Install the matching loader on the server first, then upload the mod files. In many cases, players do not need the mod installed locally to join, because the mod mainly changes world generation.

• Open your server panel and go to the file manager, or connect through FTP.

• Sign in if prompted, then open the mods directory.

• Upload the Towns and Towers file and the Cristel Lib dependency.

• Wait until both files finish uploading, then restart the server.

• For best results, generate a new world or explore brand-new chunks so the new structures can appear.

After the server finishes starting, join and confirm there are no loader or dependency errors.

What the Mod Adds

Towns and Towers expands Minecraft exploration with redesigned villages, new outpost variants, and structures that match the biome around them. Badlands, jungles, mushroom islands, oceans, deserts, and forests can all gain new points of interest.

The quickest way to preview the content is by enabling cheats in singleplayer or becoming a server operator, then using Minecraft's locate command to find nearby structures. Otherwise, you can discover them naturally while exploring, which is slower but more satisfying if you enjoy wandering into danger unprepared.

Villager Ships

Villager ships are among the most memorable additions. These can generate in deep oceans, sometimes as fleets with one especially large ship. You can find villagers on board, trade with them, and search for chests hidden throughout the vessels. Some valuable items may be blocked behind bars, so bring tools and a little patience.

Mushroom Island Villages

Mushroom fields are already rare, and Towns and Towers can make them even more interesting with biome-themed villages. These settlements use mushroom-inspired buildings, including large custom homes that fit the island's strange atmosphere. Chests can appear here too, though finding the biome and the village may take a while.

Floral Villages

Flower-filled forest areas may generate elegant village layouts with Japanese-inspired building shapes. These settlements still include familiar villager roles, such as librarians and blacksmith-style areas, but the overall design feels much more decorative than a standard plains village. They also make excellent base locations if you want a ready-made scenic start.

Desert Outposts

Pillager outposts also receive new designs. In desert areas, you may find a worn-down outpost packed with hostile illagers and useful loot. These structures are dangerous, especially near the top where captains may appear, so armor and food are recommended before charging in.

Badlands Outposts

Badlands outposts are another hostile variant, often surrounded by a harsh and open landscape. They may contain barrels, hay bales, ores, and other supplies worth collecting. The layout is usually centered around the main tower and base area, making it easier to raid than some larger structures.

Jungle Outposts

Jungle outposts are more elaborate and can contain multiple furnished spaces, decorations, loot rooms, and plenty of illagers. Some even include a captured villager, giving you the choice to help them or focus on clearing the structure first. Captains commonly appear higher up, so watch for the Bad Omen effect if your version still uses that mechanic.

Loot and Rewards

Loot varies by structure type. Villages often provide food, tools, trade access, and general supplies, while outposts tend to hold riskier rewards such as equipment, valuables, and rare items like armor trims in supported versions. The exact contents depend on the structure and Minecraft version, but the extra exploration targets make survival worlds feel less empty.

Towns and Towers FAQ

Which mod loaders does Towns and Towers support?

Towns and Towers supports several loaders across different Minecraft versions, including Forge, Fabric, Quilt, and NeoForge. Always download the file that matches your exact game version and loader.

Do players need the mod installed to join a server?

Usually, players can join without installing Towns and Towers on their own launcher because the mod focuses on server-side world generation. Requirements can vary by version, so test before inviting everyone.

Why are no new structures appearing?

Existing chunks will not regenerate just because the mod was added. Create a new world or travel into unexplored chunks so Minecraft can generate the new Towns and Towers structures.

Useful Links

• Towns and Towers on CurseForge
• How to install Forge on Minecraft
• How to install Fabric on Minecraft
• How to become a Minecraft server operator